tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17114877984592087392017-08-03T19:25:05.673-07:00Fiber, Felt and Tea...with Sue and Mecynthia sobotinoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-26139271209081743872016-10-30T10:52:00.001-07:002016-10-30T10:52:56.480-07:00I was recently looking at a bag of holiday candy-you know the kind that are all shiny like glass but are filled with chocolate-anyway the colors were so great that I decided to see if some of the beads I had would be a match-and YES they were-so I created these--have a look-the red one makes me think of red hots and the cinnamon and cherry flavor-the blue one reminds me of mint and it is such a cool color while the pink one-well that one is just so pretty-it reminds me of the<span class="text_exposed_show"> strength of women even when faced with a devastating medical event or anything for that matter-I truly love the way the colors play off each other-When I made these I used a magnetic clasp which makes it very easy to put on and take off- take a look and let me know what you think-do you like the color combinations-what is your favorite color and why-I love to listen to the comments and get a feel of just what my fans like-thanks for looking and if you get a chance please like my face book&nbsp; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sN3f6uvTuLY/WBYxgUlM43I/AAAAAAAAAPE/wBorE4317NgUFegG1KdNpJIiF-eJuy5kgCLcB/s1600/SAM_0457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sN3f6uvTuLY/WBYxgUlM43I/AAAAAAAAAPE/wBorE4317NgUFegG1KdNpJIiF-eJuy5kgCLcB/s320/SAM_0457.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cq4o-sSwgAU/WBYxjNN-dKI/AAAAAAAAAPI/Wmp4M_OqXjEwlLHDq2hpT4tY_NbIlDN9ACLcB/s1600/SAM_0452.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cq4o-sSwgAU/WBYxjNN-dKI/AAAAAAAAAPI/Wmp4M_OqXjEwlLHDq2hpT4tY_NbIlDN9ACLcB/s320/SAM_0452.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IDStPm8phys/WBYxmLKlVUI/AAAAAAAAAPM/Y1gmF43zRq46A7jVycAjprzrGhXBh9ZgwCLcB/s1600/SAM_0473.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IDStPm8phys/WBYxmLKlVUI/AAAAAAAAAPM/Y1gmF43zRq46A7jVycAjprzrGhXBh9ZgwCLcB/s320/SAM_0473.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-85249383143424270482016-05-24T11:09:00.000-07:002016-05-24T11:09:10.363-07:00Hello everyone-it's been a long time and for that I apologize-only excuse is this hip replacement and the physical therapy is killing me-but I will get through this also-someone once said(I don't remember who--it might have been me in another life)BE STRONG AND IT WILL BE GONE---well I am strong but it is&nbsp; STILL HERE--any way I am working hard on some new pieces of jewelry and will be photographing them this next weekend--the new look is some bib necklaces --take a look and let me know which one you like best- I am going to set up a Judge Me game as soon as I can figure out how to do it on the web--I want to put up three items and some how make it so you can vote for the one you like best-cast the vote with your email address and once the time is over I will let the computer select the email that wins the item-I will then contact you by email to get the shipping address and send it to you--sounds good--all I have to do is figure out how to do it--look for this in about a month-I will post on my facebook page Cynthia &amp; Company Ltd.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; on my blog&nbsp;&nbsp; www.meandsue.blogspot.com &nbsp; on my instagram-- &nbsp; Felttoday<br />hopefully you will find me on one of them--ok so that is all for today-here is a sneak preview of some of my new stuff---<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CR_1HF55zQo/V0SWy0br4iI/AAAAAAAAAOk/tpxjswi-aj8iUKF30pSQPVXxyjgE5h0ZQCLcB/s1600/DSC01327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CR_1HF55zQo/V0SWy0br4iI/AAAAAAAAAOk/tpxjswi-aj8iUKF30pSQPVXxyjgE5h0ZQCLcB/s320/DSC01327.JPG" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">wire crochet with beads</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1DHc3Tne6CE/V0SXDdj7vRI/AAAAAAAAAOo/AwwRSPFIVRwkNIXUkom4iCmhHd5U0_GCgCLcB/s1600/DSC01294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1DHc3Tne6CE/V0SXDdj7vRI/AAAAAAAAAOo/AwwRSPFIVRwkNIXUkom4iCmhHd5U0_GCgCLcB/s320/DSC01294.JPG" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">wire crochet with beads</td></tr></tbody></table>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-36497670285828088002016-03-06T19:48:00.004-08:002016-03-06T19:48:49.748-08:00It has been a while since I last talked to you guys and for that I am sorry-my life has been somewhat of an upset recently but I guess so has yours-that's life I guess but sometime you have to wonder "what did I ever do to deserve this"but I guess it's like the guy who complained he had no shoes until he looked and saw the other guy had no feet-so it could always be worst-that being said I have to be happy about next weekend-It is the Morristown Craft Fair at the armory and I have a booth at it-I am going to show for sale some of my nuno silk felted scarves, some beautiful felted and sinamay hats, some of my crazy handmade jackets and also some very nice felted necklaces and bracelets-I hope you have the time to visit this very nice show-there are so many great artists that show their fine handmade items-I don't know the number of my booth yet as they are given when you sign in but just look for&nbsp;&nbsp; Cynthia &amp; Company Ltd. in the book of artist--look forward to seeing you there. Good Night!! If you get a chance go on my etsy store and look at some of the items I will feature at the show----&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cynthiaandcompany/etsy.comcynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-24637666573001083042016-01-25T21:45:00.001-08:002016-01-25T21:45:45.895-08:00New WebsiteIt has been a VERY LONG weekend-I spent 3 days from 7am to 3am every day to build a new website for my business-I am tired but it was worth it-Please go and see what is new and let me know what you think-I still have to do the merchant accounts but at least you can see what is new-I am tired so this will be short and sweet--Goodnight&nbsp;&nbsp; Cynthia<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DDU6wDKwV6s/VqcGppVpmxI/AAAAAAAAAOA/ekb6XOIWobY/s1600/SAM_0391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DDU6wDKwV6s/VqcGppVpmxI/AAAAAAAAAOA/ekb6XOIWobY/s1600/SAM_0391.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVKDW2l0Mwo/VqcHKhbIrnI/AAAAAAAAAOI/45qa3hQjQVI/s1600/SAM_0518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVKDW2l0Mwo/VqcHKhbIrnI/AAAAAAAAAOI/45qa3hQjQVI/s320/SAM_0518.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sVZUTcIpKaA/VqcHfT8QvpI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/n4fhCdlGdMo/s1600/SAM_0575.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sVZUTcIpKaA/VqcHfT8QvpI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/n4fhCdlGdMo/s320/SAM_0575.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-84140643243676115892016-01-20T22:28:00.000-08:002016-01-20T22:28:28.369-08:00Busy DayI have been busy the last 6 hours taking pictures of the new work and updating my Instagram, Facebook and Etsy store-I am tired but I wanted to show a couple of picture of the work tonight-I should say this morning since it is 1 am on Thursday and I still have to do the menu for the restaurant-It is Robert Burns Birthday on Monday-You know the Scotish Poet-it's all about the Haggis and Scotch Egg-yes they are on the menu for this weekend-along with Sweed Kettle(Salmon), bashed tatties and neeps(mashed potatoes and mashed turnips)(really quite good) also McKlintock's Lamb Stew, and we have a very special bag pipper Dan Hodge who will be pipping the Haggis in on Monday the 25th of January and Vince Capano will read the Ode to the Haggis-it's quite a show-----anyway back to the new pieces-all are available on my etsy store--<br />www.etsy.com/shop/CynthiaandcompanyLtd.com<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Udv7Ivt4TtU/VqB366bwZnI/AAAAAAAAANg/mPajVxkmCQM/s1600/SAM_0555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="199" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Udv7Ivt4TtU/VqB366bwZnI/AAAAAAAAANg/mPajVxkmCQM/s320/SAM_0555.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swarovski Blue Pearl Necklace</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MTgdGWt8Po/VqB36navQdI/AAAAAAAAANc/1TIGoYEclXs/s1600/SAM_0508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="259" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MTgdGWt8Po/VqB36navQdI/AAAAAAAAANc/1TIGoYEclXs/s320/SAM_0508.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ice Blue Crystal with pearls and silver square beads</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vNvgT9rwkjc/VqB4qJCfW7I/AAAAAAAAANs/1GJwMxu0Y60/s1600/SAM_0565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vNvgT9rwkjc/VqB4qJCfW7I/AAAAAAAAANs/1GJwMxu0Y60/s320/SAM_0565.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teal Fresh Water Pearl with Turquoise beads</td></tr></tbody></table><br />cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-91659827099721265982016-01-13T15:05:00.000-08:002016-01-13T15:05:05.081-08:00SHIT DAYI was trying to think of how to begin this new post--well it's been a SHIT day so I could start with "Oh PooP" maybe but that would not be as strong as it can get-soooo I will just say that it has been a very busy and frustrating day filled with a lot of pain--why --because it was the first day of physical therapy on my New Hip that's right I had my right hip replaced.The surgery was very easy-that's because I had the best surgeon on the east coast possible--Dr.Goldman--has hands of GOLD--on the day of my operation he had 6--that's right--6 surgical suits going at the same time-he was like a bumble bee flitting from one person to the other just cutting out hip joints and putting in new ones---the nurse told me I was #6 and he had 6 more to do-Wow-the recovery is not bad either-mine is two months old now and in about another month I expect to be pain free- ok on to something of a happier and more fun note---I have been working on new pieces for the up coming shows--I sent in my application and now I (like everyone else)waits to see if I got in to my first choices--I hope so--I have been making some really nice bracelets and scarves also hats--don't you just love hats--I do! Here are a few of the new pieces-Let me know what you think-I really would like some comments- Toodles Cynthia<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RiG3tgCpmEE/VpbVWptJphI/AAAAAAAAAM4/rIisiJdZkDc/s1600/SAM_0424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RiG3tgCpmEE/VpbVWptJphI/AAAAAAAAAM4/rIisiJdZkDc/s320/SAM_0424.JPG" width="165" /></a></div>&nbsp;This is a hand painted by me charmuese silk scarf. I used the gutta resist method with fiber reactive dyes and then steam set the colors. It is about 15" x 72" long. The background is a robins egg blue and the motif is of fantasy flowers. The scarf is so silky soft and wonderful next to the body. It is for sale in my etsy store--www.Cynthiaandcompanyltd--- also visit my web site<br />www.Cynthiaandcolimited.com to see all that I have.<br />The scarf is $175.<br />The other two pictures are close ups of the same scarf.<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G9AFSFwFDK0/VpbVeeVHk8I/AAAAAAAAANA/YvQrrLDWfu8/s1600/SAM_0425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G9AFSFwFDK0/VpbVeeVHk8I/AAAAAAAAANA/YvQrrLDWfu8/s320/SAM_0425.JPG" width="290" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yY7qQuGmL_I/VpbVrYMy9RI/AAAAAAAAANI/TQxpBhSDWX8/s1600/SAM_0426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yY7qQuGmL_I/VpbVrYMy9RI/AAAAAAAAANI/TQxpBhSDWX8/s320/SAM_0426.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-55975318609874274462016-01-10T18:47:00.001-08:002016-01-10T18:47:33.301-08:00All the pretty braceletsSo I have been working all day on these bracelets trying to upload onto my Facebook, pintress, and etsy store-what a pain in the ass--I am having trouble with my computer-it keeps hesitating , skipping and then going off the page and back to my face page-some times it makes noise and gets very hot and sometimes it even spits out black soot not a lot but enough so I can see it-either I have a virus(probably not) or cat hair is inside the body-NOW I CAN'T EVEN GUESS HOW THAT COULD HAPPEN! Oh well I am going to go to Best Buy and see what they say-OK so I am going to put up some of the bracelets -they are for sale in my etsy store--www.etsy./shop/Cynthiaandcompanyltd or on my website www.Cynthiaandcolimited.com. Here are a few of them:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uk3XzY9bEaA/VpMTR-r93HI/AAAAAAAAAMM/LNxQQHoUh9Q/s1600/SAM_0451.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="216" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uk3XzY9bEaA/VpMTR-r93HI/AAAAAAAAAMM/LNxQQHoUh9Q/s320/SAM_0451.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BLUE MOON IN DUBLIN all glass beads wire wrapped magnetic clasp&nbsp;&nbsp; $68</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hngxM94fbmI/VpMTtYQM-gI/AAAAAAAAAMU/c4nvc8OC8gk/s1600/SAM_0454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="234" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hngxM94fbmI/VpMTtYQM-gI/AAAAAAAAAMU/c4nvc8OC8gk/s320/SAM_0454.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">RUBY TUESDAY&nbsp; all glass beads wire wrapped magnetic clasp $68</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pru8luOSm54/VpMT0wkqRHI/AAAAAAAAAMc/6VHvP0PjDc8/s1600/SAM_0458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="210" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pru8luOSm54/VpMT0wkqRHI/AAAAAAAAAMc/6VHvP0PjDc8/s320/SAM_0458.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PINKY AND ME all glass beads wire wrapped, magnetic clasp $85</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S-am0xR5Lj0/VpMUKSnT9XI/AAAAAAAAAMk/xuGAGXt-vEo/s1600/SAM_0462.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="220" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S-am0xR5Lj0/VpMUKSnT9XI/AAAAAAAAAMk/xuGAGXt-vEo/s320/SAM_0462.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">COFFEE AU LAIT all glass beads wire wrapped, magnetic clasp $68 </td></tr></tbody></table><br />cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-46216952967878255912016-01-05T18:04:00.002-08:002016-01-05T18:04:55.860-08:00New HatHi everyone-I am not happy now--I was bidding on a hat block on ebay and was sure to win it but the deadline was today a 4pm-I forgot and didn't put any extra bidding power with ebay and of course I was busy with other things when the time was running out soooooo I lost the bid-Poop-I really wanted that block but it was my own fault-well anyway I am almost finished with this NEW HAT I am making out of turquoise sinamay --it is going to be so beautiful I might not want to sell it. Will photo it tomorrow and let you all see it-I prefer to work with felt but my next choice would be sinamay, then silk, than abbacca. All hats are beautiful and so are the women that wear them-so if you want to be beautiful wear a hat- all heads will turn as you enter the room-I promise. Well back to work and see you tomorrow.cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-73490070590985467512016-01-03T19:59:00.000-08:002016-01-04T16:22:10.848-08:00Happy New YearIt's January 3-Sunday night-10pm and all is quiet and Very cold outside-Happy New Year to everyone-My wish for you all is that this new year finds the World a little more tolerant of each other-I hope we can find a way of accepting each other for who and what we are-to not make judgements on each other and to treat each other as we would like to be treated-sounds good-but I guess we are only human(most of us)and coveting what others have is to be expected-not the way to go but no one ever said this was the perfect world-any way I am going to try and do what I can with my small part-I am not making any new years resolutions so I won't be unhappy when I break one of them-that's like setting myself up to fail-Ok so what is new in the fiber world-I am working on some new spring looks for the shows I hope to get into-I will be using Sinamay and Banana fiber to create some really interesting hat-I love hat-and I am so glad that wearing hats is coming back into vogue-I will also have some new jewelry created with the Japanese braiding technique called Kumihimo-you use bobbins wrapped with string that has beads strung on them-then they are attached to a round loom and you weave the beads and string into lovely bracelets and necklaces-I am going to photograph them tomorrow and put some of them up so you can see-maybe some of you will go to your craft store and have a go at it--<br />How was your Christmas-mine was very nice since my daughter was here with her husband-it was nice to have everyone together-I recently had my hip replaced so I was moving slow but I still managed to get dinner cooked and presents wrapped-One of the guys we know- who doesn't have any family at all- was going to be alone on this special day so we invited him to have dinner and be a part of our family if only for the day-New Year's Eve was the usual crowd at my restaurant-I never make it to see the ball drop in Time Square-this year though I was on the computer buying crochet cotton to make a skirt for my daughter-I found a beautiful picture of a skirt made by a Russian woman-it was very nice but of course there were no direction on how to make it ----sooooo I will have to try and figure it out for myself-I will post a picture of the skirt here and you can see how really nice it is-The Russians are such fabulous crocheters and felters but they don't give good directions--in crochet it is mostly a chart if anything and reading a chart with all the symbols is very difficult for me. Well I guess that's all for now--post those jewelry pieces tomorrow. Well I tried to upload the skirt picture but for some reason it won't post so I will have to try again tomorrow,<br />So it is January 4th now and I am going to try to upload the skirt picture and I also want to say Happy Anniversary to my beautiful daughter Suzette and her husband Brian-I love you both!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3NIH741cl30/VosMmgzWN2I/AAAAAAAAAL0/VO7aYe7fMEk/s1600/img005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3NIH741cl30/VosMmgzWN2I/AAAAAAAAAL0/VO7aYe7fMEk/s320/img005.jpg" width="247" /></a></div>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-3555602018945647732015-12-14T10:31:00.000-08:002015-12-14T10:31:34.897-08:00I love cookiesToday is very different than yesterday-it is cold, clammy and dreary-that is not to say it is a BAD day just different-I actually like this kind of day-makes me want to curl up with a good book, a cup of tea, the fireplace on and OH YES COOKIES-I loooove cookies but of course I would have to make some so here is what I will&nbsp; make today:<br /><br />Cranberry Orange Almond Shortbread Cookies<br />makes 4 dozen(I will be doubling that)<br />Cook for 20minutes at 325 degrees<br /><br />1 cup unsalted butter, softened<br />1 cup confectioner's sugar(powdered)<br />3/4 t almond extract<br />1/2 t salt<br />2 cups all purpose flour<br />1 T orange zest<br />2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted<br />1/3 cup dried cranberries chopped<br />Place butter, powdered sugar, almond extract and salt in a bowl of a stand mixer and beat until smooth, about 3 minutes. Turn mixer to low and gradually add flour and orange zest. Mix until dough forms. Stir in the almonds and cranberries with a spatula. Pat dough into a ball and then form into a log shape about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until firm about 2 hours. Remove the dough from the freezer and slice into 1/4 inch rounds. Place on a cookie sheet-1 inch apart- lined with parchment paper. Bake 20 minutes just until the edges start to turn golden. Let cool for about 5 minutes before removing cookies from the cookie sheet or they will crumble. These are delicate until they are completely cool.<br /><br />Ok so have fun if you decide to make them and be sure to take some ME time with tea and freshly made cookies-toodles until whenever ---Cynthia<br /><br />cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-42136502514782308912015-12-13T11:14:00.002-08:002015-12-13T11:15:22.295-08:00Beautiful SundayIt's Sunday-It's beautiful-Warm and Sunny-Did I say December-I wish I could find a place where it was like this all year round-about 57 degrees-no humidity-whow would that be a crowded place- Anyway just thought I'd give another peak at what's to come in 2016-have to make a decision on which show to apply to for Spring and Fall-then on to Zapp to send in the applications --so here is a picture or two-don't forget to comment and let me know what you like (or don't)check out etsy and shophandmade--all good!!<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N6i1dOQ2NQc/Vm2_y0-p9bI/AAAAAAAAALY/-xNJK2_Ky3M/s1600/SAM_0440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N6i1dOQ2NQc/Vm2_y0-p9bI/AAAAAAAAALY/-xNJK2_Ky3M/s200/SAM_0440.JPG" width="108" /></a><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />This is a beautiful nuno felted silk scarf -light pink with hot pink dogwood flowers and yellow centers. Light green leaves. They are done with merino wool and the scarf is so light and measures 9 x 65. The cost is $125 and can be purchased from the etsy store--Cynthiaandcolimited/etsy/.com or send me a message on my web site-www.Cynthiaandcolimited.com.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nb02dLZerZE/Vm2_6_evOOI/AAAAAAAAALg/FODMjG83Jcg/s1600/SAM_0441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nb02dLZerZE/Vm2_6_evOOI/AAAAAAAAALg/FODMjG83Jcg/s200/SAM_0441.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-52161709926478360882015-12-12T09:26:00.001-08:002015-12-12T09:26:23.739-08:00New Work<i><b>Ok-so I know it's been a long time since I last wrote and I don't have a good excuse except that life has gotten in the way so many times-I think I have a little of the s.... worked out and I promise to make regular posts from now on. That said I am excited that a new year is upon us-2016-did I say 2016-I can't believe how fast time goes-I have been working hard to get my new work ready for the craft shows-Spring of 2016 will be an awesome time-I have designed new felt jackets, sinamay hats, beautiful scarves, beaded bracelets and some&nbsp; beautiful copper necklaces done in repousse and embellished with crystals and beads. Each time I post I will try to give you a peak at something new-When I get my show schedule together I will post it so you can come and visit in person-If you can't come I will have items on my etsy store(www.cynthiaandcolimited/etsy/.com) and on a new site which is www.buyhandmade.com. Here is the first posts:</b></i><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c-oqbzDbKcA/VmxVPgkwffI/AAAAAAAAAKs/cQj26Vmt0YI/s1600/wearable%2Bart%2B047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c-oqbzDbKcA/VmxVPgkwffI/AAAAAAAAAKs/cQj26Vmt0YI/s200/wearable%2Bart%2B047.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lavender felt earring with purple</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;beads $22</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bTnSZwrOPFk/VmxVk-3iPiI/AAAAAAAAAK8/eD548sBTvJc/s1600/wearable%2Bart%2B050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bTnSZwrOPFk/VmxVk-3iPiI/AAAAAAAAAK8/eD548sBTvJc/s200/wearable%2Bart%2B050.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lemon yellow felt earrings with orange tips and yellow beads $22</td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-w3pZqassw/VmxVd38pkvI/AAAAAAAAAK0/650t6PzcIYI/s1600/wearable%2Bart%2B063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-w3pZqassw/VmxVd38pkvI/AAAAAAAAAK0/650t6PzcIYI/s200/wearable%2Bart%2B063.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lime green felt earrings with seafoam and dark green beads $22</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ji6LgJJOW7g/VmxVs_fpLXI/AAAAAAAAALE/2Lr5EWdlKc0/s1600/wearable%2Bart%2B059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ji6LgJJOW7g/VmxVs_fpLXI/AAAAAAAAALE/2Lr5EWdlKc0/s200/wearable%2Bart%2B059.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rust colored felt earrings with turquoise beads $22</td></tr></tbody></table><i><b>&nbsp;</b></i>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-28487689462867545122014-12-18T07:26:00.002-08:002014-12-18T07:53:23.320-08:00Early Morning!Ok so it's early morning(5:30 am) and I decided now was the time to put up these new coasters I made-it all started when a guy who works for me kept asking for coasters with the middle finger as the motif(I didn't want to do it) he asked for about three years--so I guess I figured make them and he will LEAVE ME ALONE-so I did-people saw them and kept asking "will you make some for me"-the monster was created and so I have chosen to put them up on my face book page and offer them for sale- I am selling them for $5 each or 4 for $16--not a bad deal-the coasters are 4" x 4"- the house reserves the right to select the colors but you can choose to have the words "Shit happens Deal with it" or no words-the coasters are made of food grade poly foam dense-the figure is cut out and applied and in some cased painted on-some moniters will show the colors differently but I use Brown/Taupe, Dark and Light Blue, Orange/light orange, black/white, Plum/lavender, Orange/Yellow, Lavender/Pink- One color is the front the other the back--You can place your order by sending me a comment and then I will contact you via email-don't forget to give me your email address--and that is my early morning-I would like to wish you a Happy, Healthy and Safe Christmas and hope you spend it with the One You Love-Cynthia<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1v0tCg9VWl4/VJLw5Z7UhMI/AAAAAAAAAKA/rrCoVn22mtA/s1600/SAM_0224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1v0tCg9VWl4/VJLw5Z7UhMI/AAAAAAAAAKA/rrCoVn22mtA/s1600/SAM_0224.JPG" height="320" width="270" /></a></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8TAxQJtuqu0/VJLws3isxiI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/7yEd6VIyokI/s1600/SAM_0230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8TAxQJtuqu0/VJLws3isxiI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/7yEd6VIyokI/s1600/SAM_0230.JPG" height="320" width="311" /></a><br /><br />cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-64217848012237845252014-12-09T21:00:00.000-08:002014-12-09T21:05:22.443-08:00Blue Baby BlueDid I tell you how much I love Hats--well I do--I love making them, wearing them and sometimes selling them---I just got a new hat block for a facinator hat-that's a sort of cocktail hat--I'm in my blue challenge now so here are some of the beautiful blue ones--<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FF4lh1Mf8hY/VIfQCA6_y8I/AAAAAAAAAII/gTiJbtcPO5A/s1600/blue%2Bfacinator.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FF4lh1Mf8hY/VIfQCA6_y8I/AAAAAAAAAII/gTiJbtcPO5A/s1600/blue%2Bfacinator.JPG" height="320" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-krvKxBH2UMk/VIfQkNLSo9I/AAAAAAAAAIY/E6vnj7yNErc/s1600/so%2Bso%2Bblue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-krvKxBH2UMk/VIfQkNLSo9I/AAAAAAAAAIY/E6vnj7yNErc/s1600/so%2Bso%2Bblue.jpg" height="320" width="299" /></a></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TNvC-iARdNk/VIfUZS9446I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/W-4R5tl367Q/s1600/DSC00341.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TNvC-iARdNk/VIfUZS9446I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/W-4R5tl367Q/s1600/DSC00341.JPG" height="204" width="320" /></a>Ok so let me know what you think- oh and here is a sneak peak at what's new for 2015--got to love a beautiful hat!!!cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-89740483572908045632014-12-08T20:46:00.004-08:002014-12-08T20:46:56.525-08:00Tap HandlesWe have a restaurant- it's actually a Brew Pub- we have great beer and great food- It's called The Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant- anyway my son Daniel is the brewer and he is really great-the beer he makes is very good and has won many awards- to that being said I made some tap handles out of fimo clay-they are not to shabby if I do say so myself-What do you think? The first one is for the Summer Solstice-that's a great beer---the next one is an elephant- that's for the IPA-India Pale Ale, also a great beer. The next one is for the Enkle Bitter( and ankle with a dog chewing on it) - this is a Belgian single -a lightly hopped beer with fruity overtones- and the last one is for the Perfect Stout and it is that --Perfect- Now that I have wet your appetite for some of the finest beer in the East stop by and have a pint- 15 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey. See Ya!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a0UcEUfVeHU/VIZ6M822SWI/AAAAAAAAAHw/k1BifbkNz-4/s1600/SAM_0053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a0UcEUfVeHU/VIZ6M822SWI/AAAAAAAAAHw/k1BifbkNz-4/s1600/SAM_0053.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MzhOw3YAQTo/VIZ6IrUYzjI/AAAAAAAAAHo/2r1WMNiMznE/s1600/SAM_0035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MzhOw3YAQTo/VIZ6IrUYzjI/AAAAAAAAAHo/2r1WMNiMznE/s1600/SAM_0035.JPG" height="320" width="161" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ux1IzwYQaEo/VIZ6UWaS1PI/AAAAAAAAAH4/a5p_lLHqKu8/s1600/SAM_0042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ux1IzwYQaEo/VIZ6UWaS1PI/AAAAAAAAAH4/a5p_lLHqKu8/s1600/SAM_0042.JPG" height="320" width="138" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_apuxtwHpIo/VIZ6Et8WdGI/AAAAAAAAAHg/0zenKEvUWzc/s1600/SAM_0031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_apuxtwHpIo/VIZ6Et8WdGI/AAAAAAAAAHg/0zenKEvUWzc/s1600/SAM_0031.JPG" height="320" width="145" /></a></div><br /><br />cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-28113203510861775912014-12-04T22:02:00.000-08:002014-12-04T22:02:28.416-08:00So I know it's been a long time since I wrote but yes I have an excuse-I was heavy into the holiday craft show I had lined up and it was busy there-it takes a lot to set a show up and then you have several days you have to be there but it is worth it. My shows are over now and I will take a short break and then I have to start to prepare for the Spring shows-It looks like I will be doing about 30 shows this next year-Wow-I will be doing some traveling-Tennessee, California, , New York State, Virginia and Maryland. I ordered 5 new hat block molds from England and am so excited to get them-I have 3 new cloche brim molds and a great wide brim for a very special occasion -Like the Kentucky Derby-I am going to create some of the very best hats I have EVER made-keep a close watch to my facebook page to see whats new( Cynthia and Company Ltd.)Don't forget to like my page-thank you in advance for that.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZMTv8TKaBjs/VIFGjh5-7HI/AAAAAAAAAG0/QfHRK7Bix6o/s1600/fisher%2Bdark%2Bblue%2Bwith%2Bfeathers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZMTv8TKaBjs/VIFGjh5-7HI/AAAAAAAAAG0/QfHRK7Bix6o/s1600/fisher%2Bdark%2Bblue%2Bwith%2Bfeathers.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>This is just a peek at what's to come! Like it-Midnight blue merino wool felted into a cloche shape-Lime green and black feathers with a crystal broach .Stunning .<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vgZcGqH1rWw/VIFIsCKGXlI/AAAAAAAAAHA/99E_mEVAUt8/s1600/DSC00064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vgZcGqH1rWw/VIFIsCKGXlI/AAAAAAAAAHA/99E_mEVAUt8/s1600/DSC00064.JPG" height="320" width="257" /></a></div>This one is really beautiful-Black and turquoise merino wool is felted into an extended cloche-embellished with black silk chiffon, peacock feathers and a crystal broach. That is enough to wet your appetite and keep you coming back. Enough for now - time to get some sleep and start fresh tomorrow-I will spend the whole day working on HATS - love it!!!!!cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-12906814047131912222014-09-11T19:48:00.000-07:002014-09-11T19:48:17.319-07:00The Babies At Play<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxD_Cllc6OXUeEmNo61QrFn6jYzP3FFVI46KB3fvhgJ3GwPbrsB4R3-2mXpAdX85Un7kUh5hZjCFS2WnKa9jg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div>It's been a little while since I last wrote to you all but I have been so busy. You can't imagine how much time kittens take up. Really it's like having babies-they eat, they poop, they sleep and they want to play. I think I have found really good homes for two of them and am working on getting forever homes for the other two. I guess I am very selective as to where I place them. After all I went through the time, effort not to leave out the money and I want to make sure they will get homes where they are truly loved. That means an adult home(no kids). It's not that I am against kids, but these little guys are babies them selves and need attention. They are not toys to amuse a child. Well enough of that. I also would like them to be inside cats. Ones that are not allowed to roam the neighborhood and get hurt or sick. I have an inside cat and she stays inside the house always-climate controlled and everything-she has a good life. But even though that is what I want for them it is ultimately the right of the new parents to decide-I can only hope I choose the right parents for them. I know you all think I am the crazy cat lady-maybe I am- So I have gotten into the Morristown craft show in October and I am excited.I will be my first fall holiday show and -well- I hope the people like my hats and handbags. I also plan to bring scarves, earrings and headbands. Wish me luck! I am sending a video of the kitten at play. So until the next few days go by I will write again and show you some of the new items.cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-68881334607245757092014-09-04T19:35:00.001-07:002014-09-04T19:35:18.373-07:00Was it the right decision<span style="font-family: Times,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Now you see I have been feeding the feral cats that come to my back door for about 6 years now-yes your are right-I have created a monster. More and more cats come-it's like they put up a sign on a tree that said"go to the Cat Ladies house for dinner". I keep feeding them and I trap them and get them "FIXED" then I let them go. There is one bitch I can't catch-she is too smart and she keeps getting pregnant and so there are more and more babies-They are a problem because as soon as they can eat food she brings them to the LUNCH WAGON-my house and now I have more-it seems like the story goes on and on-Well now I have another problem-since I put food out for the cats at night the raccoons have found the CAT LADIES house and they also stop by for a meal-I HATE RACCOONS- so now I have been trapping them and my husband takes them to the forest far away from our home and lets them go-</span>Back to the point of the right decision-This bitch had another litter of 4 kitten-2 week ago I saw her laying in front of the shed nursing and playing with the 4 kittens-a week later she stopped feeding two of them and only took care of the other two. The two she stopped feeding found their way up the stairs to the food that was on the deck-they started living under my grill-they were small enough to get through the bottom panel so they could be inside the grill where we keep the charcoal-any way I was afraid that the raccoons would kill them so I caught them and brought them to the vet-she said they were about 6 weeks old but very under weight-they had flees and worms-eaten from the inside and the outside-disgusting-so she gave them medicine and I brought them home-now I am cat momma! They are eating, drinking and using the litter box-Yes-now about the other two-the vet told me to capture them also so they will have a chance to get adopted and have a forever home-so I did-that was not easy-they were living in a wood pile in the back yard and I was afraid that if I moved the wood the wrong way it could tumble like a house of cards-the first one was no problem-I picked it up by the back of the neck like the vet showed me-but the other one was hissing and trying to scratch me-what a job I had-of course I was wearing a thick leather glove but I still wasn't sure it could not bit through the glove-now you have to know that they are so small they don't weight more than .8 of a pound-that's what about 14 oz.-not much bigger than a large burger-so anyway I wasn't going to let a little squirt like that beat me so-Yes-I finally got him or her and now they are going to the vet tomorrow-I'm not sure that taking the other two kitten was the right decision-yes I could have left things alone and she would have taken care of them-(why she abandoned the first two I don't know-so I was saving their lives and they are so sweet)but then they would have been wild-wild cats don't have a long life span and they are constantly fighting the elements and hunger not to mention all the dangers the night brings with raccoons and dogs-so I have to keep reminding myself you have done the right thing in giving these small lives the chance at a forever home-to be spoiled and loved and cared for like every living thing deserves-They will be better off in the long run. So there-I have answered my own question-now I must find loving homes for 4 beautiful kittens before they steal my heart even more and I wind up with 5 cat in my house-I already have one very spoiled one and she doesn't share well-thanks for listening-maybe I can get a picture of them and post it tomorrow. Till then Goodnight all!!!!!cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-41725463166143101682014-08-21T19:06:00.000-07:002014-08-21T19:06:10.557-07:00So Little TimeWell here I am again-I know it's been some time since I last spoke to you but I have been busy creating new and exciting designs in beaded bracelets for the up coming shows this fall-I have also been working on some really pretty handbags-The handbags are made by knitting the bag and then felting it-after I have the size and shape I embellish it with embroidery and beading-all of the handbags are lined and have magnetic clasps-I am going to put a couple of pictures up with this blog but you can also see all the works at my etsy store-&nbsp;&nbsp; etsy.com/shop/Cynthiaandcompanyltd<br />Check it out and leave a comment. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JR31HrXBdqU/U_agPuVfUoI/AAAAAAAAAGE/ATp06GqFaEo/s1600/DSC00383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JR31HrXBdqU/U_agPuVfUoI/AAAAAAAAAGE/ATp06GqFaEo/s1600/DSC00383.JPG" height="166" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Bead with Pearls</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>This bracelet is made with red glass lampwork beads and pearls-there is also some cut glass bead and 6/0 beads.I also used 20 and 22 gauge silver plated wire to do the wrapping.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RZx8sZwHkU0/U_aheHLKblI/AAAAAAAAAGM/DcckAGtrlBo/s1600/DSC00377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RZx8sZwHkU0/U_aheHLKblI/AAAAAAAAAGM/DcckAGtrlBo/s1600/DSC00377.JPG" height="151" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turquoise and emerald green with pearls</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </td></tr></tbody></table>This bracelet is made with turquoise and emerald green lamp worked beads with pearls and dark silver metal beads. There is a shamrock bead at the center and I used 20 and 22 gauge silver plated wire to do the wrapping. The clasp is magnetic.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EczwNtpZ4Wg/U_ai3mbYTHI/AAAAAAAAAGU/Wpw0iSsyvQ0/s1600/DSC00409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EczwNtpZ4Wg/U_ai3mbYTHI/AAAAAAAAAGU/Wpw0iSsyvQ0/s1600/DSC00409.JPG" height="200" width="125" /> This bag is hand knit and then felted-embellished with a knit flower and </a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EczwNtpZ4Wg/U_ai3mbYTHI/AAAAAAAAAGU/Wpw0iSsyvQ0/s1600/DSC00409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_jNgGii2Nw/U_ak7X7JaTI/AAAAAAAAAGc/Rfbro1YvdoU/s1600/DSC00405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_jNgGii2Nw/U_ak7X7JaTI/AAAAAAAAAGc/Rfbro1YvdoU/s1600/DSC00405.JPG" height="200" width="150" /></a></div>beads for the stamens. The bag is lined</td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This handbag is 12 inches tall to the top of the handle.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-11939218283890256012014-08-10T19:39:00.002-07:002014-08-10T19:39:47.668-07:00Pre Show Schedule Super SaleI am getting ready for the Fall show schedule-I do about 12 show where I sell my handmade wearable art-everything from felted handbags, felted hats, wrist warmers, silk scarves, neck warmers, shawls, wire crochet jewelry and some children's things as well like baby booties, headbands with flowers, sweet little pocketbooks in bright colors and even hand painted silk ties for men. I will keep you updated as to when the sale will take place and how to place your orders. Please remember I do mostly one of a kind items-so if you see something you like don't wait to long-I really hate to disappoint anyone-anyway confidently the sale will be the week after Labor Day-Here are a few of the pieces you will be seeing:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7C1dp3uw7zs/U-gnKhHwxKI/AAAAAAAAAFY/mDpfId1ali0/s1600/DSC01308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7C1dp3uw7zs/U-gnKhHwxKI/AAAAAAAAAFY/mDpfId1ali0/s1600/DSC01308.JPG" height="200" width="133" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jade &amp; Turquoise&nbsp; </td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SdunjI_ypO8/U-gndJm-vSI/AAAAAAAAAFg/gdv1MI2KVyQ/s1600/DSC01222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SdunjI_ypO8/U-gndJm-vSI/AAAAAAAAAFg/gdv1MI2KVyQ/s1600/DSC01222.JPG" height="200" width="133" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lavender Merino Wool</td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TbZ6JH2vFFg/U-grwoiEw0I/AAAAAAAAAFs/NDwK7JUqqj8/s1600/DSC00478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TbZ6JH2vFFg/U-grwoiEw0I/AAAAAAAAAFs/NDwK7JUqqj8/s1600/DSC00478.JPG" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand Painted Silk Tie </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-46266111940284852672014-08-07T18:54:00.002-07:002014-08-07T19:02:12.332-07:00I Felt Like It<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xc4aGEMwVWM/U-Ql7pMwqXI/AAAAAAAAAE8/oR3n7bkSAVs/s1600/wearable+art+060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xc4aGEMwVWM/U-Ql7pMwqXI/AAAAAAAAAE8/oR3n7bkSAVs/s1600/wearable+art+060.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hot Pink Merino Wool w/ Pink &amp; Multi Color&nbsp; Beads</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Today I felt like making some new earrings so I got out some of my merino fiber and started to make some ball shapes which I then turned into oblong shapes as I wet felted the fiber in some hot soapy water. I kept the shapes about an inch or so long so I could then embellish them with beads which I did by using a long needle with some FireLine in a smoke color.It's made by BeadSmith company and is very good for working with beads in this way. I use size .006 and a beading needle. So I kept stabbing through the felt ball until I got the look I wanted. I also added beads at the top and made a beaded handle so I could attach it to a pair of leaver back earring posts. All you have to do is bend the round piece at the bottom of the leaver back a little open, slip the handle into the opening and close it up again. For this you will need a needle nose pliers or a flat nose pliers. It is a really easy project and you could make any color earring you want. I am going to try and upload a picture of what I did but sometimes this program doesn't cooperate with me so we will see what happens. Tomorrow I am going to design a dress for my daughter. I'm not sure what it will be yet. I do know I'm going to use some Nuno felting, and silk chiffon. At least that is the plan right now. Tomorrow--well that remains to be an unknown but the joy will be in the journey--so check back tomorrow and see where I wound up. Goodnight for now.<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-amROXF2F_3A/U-Qlteq_oNI/AAAAAAAAAE0/yjKFfVT5hFg/s1600/wearable+art+047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-amROXF2F_3A/U-Qlteq_oNI/AAAAAAAAAE0/yjKFfVT5hFg/s1600/wearable+art+047.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plum Merino Wool w/ Purple Glass &amp; Wood Beads</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fn9tistdRt4/U-QmAdh737I/AAAAAAAAAFE/1I3xfku89ZE/s1600/wearable+art+052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fn9tistdRt4/U-QmAdh737I/AAAAAAAAAFE/1I3xfku89ZE/s1600/wearable+art+052.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peach Merino Wool w/ Yellow &amp; Green Glass Beads</td></tr></tbody></table>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-41846855474776866242014-08-05T18:51:00.001-07:002014-08-05T18:51:07.268-07:00Good Day Bad Day&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VaMR7Q4tk30/U-GEhwK4TyI/AAAAAAAAAEY/D0IJqx6CD08/s1600/DSC00980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VaMR7Q4tk30/U-GEhwK4TyI/AAAAAAAAAEY/D0IJqx6CD08/s1600/DSC00980.JPG" height="200" width="133" /></a>Today was a really great day--It was a Girls Day Out--My daughter Sue and I drove to New Hope, Pennsylvania and did lunch, went shopping and had a nice day together. We don't get to many of them she lives on one coast and I live on the other. It's been that way for the last 15 years and I am really tired of it. I miss her a lot. She could maybe be the best thing I have ever done. I guess I had a little help but we won't go there. We also went to Flemington , N.J.-I can't believe how much that has changed. There used to be so many shops that carried hand made item--now most of the stores are empty or are only commercial products. How sad-I guess it's a sign of the times. Well anyway we had a good time. The bad part is she goes back to California tomorrow and I will be sad. But there is always SKYPE. I made a really nice hat for her -blue wool crochet, then felted and embellished with blue silk flowers, and some beading. The hat looks really pretty on her. Well I'm tired and I have to get up early to drive her to the airport so it's good night for now, but tomorrow I will be working on dying some silk in preparation for a series of Water Color silk painted scarves I will be showing this fall at the shows I have lined up. Good night for now.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f04kmZ-I7qI/U-GHNVb0zWI/AAAAAAAAAEk/OJDJqgwBFYQ/s1600/DSC00523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f04kmZ-I7qI/U-GHNVb0zWI/AAAAAAAAAEk/OJDJqgwBFYQ/s1600/DSC00523.JPG" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Beautiful Daughter</td></tr></tbody></table>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-79335024100018187742014-08-04T21:18:00.001-07:002014-08-04T21:18:19.607-07:00New Day Old Problem<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bjej5KWmqLg/U-BReGakZeI/AAAAAAAAADs/NiYs1Z--LQ4/s1600/DSC00149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bjej5KWmqLg/U-BReGakZeI/AAAAAAAAADs/NiYs1Z--LQ4/s1600/DSC00149.JPG" height="200" width="143" /></a>Well a new day an old problem-I have RACCOONS-miserable, nasty, smelly and all together problematic-I have tried everything out side of poison(which I would not do) to get rid of them-no dice buddy-and don't buy those stupid ultrasonic contraptions that are supposed to rid the world of rodents and pest-they DO NOT WORK. I am now going to get a high powered water gun and fill it with ammonia-some one told me that if I shoot them with it they will go away(I know that if someone shot me with it I'd go away). Oh well-soon they will post a picture of "Ma Kettle and her side arm-Philip" in the newspaper-That will be moi. Any way on the more fun side of things I have a little needle felted mouse "Fifi" to show you that I made for my daughter Sue for Valentine's Day this year. I had a lot of fun making her. Take a look and let me know what you think. She is 7 inches tall and quite a lady. I will have more to say tomorrow so Good Night for now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SeDqKTC9raQ/U-BRkJkBmUI/AAAAAAAAAD0/pGsMJVHvveM/s1600/DSC00154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SeDqKTC9raQ/U-BRkJkBmUI/AAAAAAAAAD0/pGsMJVHvveM/s1600/DSC00154.JPG" height="200" width="148" /></a></div>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-20489975565442265882014-08-03T08:14:00.000-07:002014-08-03T09:15:58.974-07:00Felting on a Rainy Day!<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FBhicgID-vI/U95FS-5nQhI/AAAAAAAAACw/r4xwhkYrg3c/w83-h140-p/149.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" class="Af-kl-og-de" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FBhicgID-vI/U95FS-5nQhI/AAAAAAAAACw/r4xwhkYrg3c/w83-h140-p/149.JPG" style="height: 140px; transform: rotate(0deg); width: 83px;" title="149.JPG" width="189" /></a>Today is one of those rainy, dreary days but that's ok- more of a reason to stay in and work on my felting-(as if I really needed a reason)I made two handbags from a pattern I got off the internet-I'm sorry but I can't remember where they came from-but they are the cutest things. They are in the shape of a bird house and I thought I would send them to my friend Jeff's two little girls-I know they will be so happy but I still have to needle felt two little robins to go on the top. Here is a picture of the handbags and later tonight, when I finish the baby birds, I'll send a new message so you can see them. I am really sorry I can't remember who made this pattern but thank you so much for doing that.You know doing this blogging stuff is not easy. At least for an old broad like me that grew up light years ago, well not really-they just didn't have computers like they do now and the mechanical brain for a computer needed a room 20 x 20 feet just for the guts of it-but then most of you out there would not know anything about that(you are the lucky ones)anyway I am learning just not as fast as I would like to but I will continue to try. If you have any suggestions for me fell free to make a comment and I will be glad for that. So today after I finish the two little birds I am going to make a fig and pear tart and probably roast a chicken and then work on a nuno felted scarf I want to make. Well I guess that's all for now. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dwfCTYPbNx8/U95GBjBJMVI/AAAAAAAAADA/0TDMOwtkuWg/s1600/148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dwfCTYPbNx8/U95GBjBJMVI/AAAAAAAAADA/0TDMOwtkuWg/s1600/148.JPG" height="195" width="200" /></a></div></div></div>cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1711487798459208739.post-74955701905667227172014-08-01T20:57:00.001-07:002014-08-01T20:57:21.931-07:00Hello! This is the second addition to my blog-I wanted to speak to you everyday so I only have 15 minutes to get this in for today or it will be tomorrow-or something like that. I guess I should tell you I have a restaurant-a large restaurant-I am the Executive Chef there-Yes I have a lot of interests-Food and Fiber-all things that make me happy-it really isn't that simple-I have a hard time deciding which hat I want to wear so I don't-I spend as much time as I can on both. It doesn't allow for so much sleep but then well sleep is sleep-non productive-but then in sleep can come creativity. Have you ever awoke and just had to grab some paper and write down the design you saw in a dream-I have-and it is in color-exciting and draining! Well I am tired now so I will have to try and get back to that place I was last night before I woke up this morning. I know it doesn't make much sense now but it will in the morning. Goodnight until tomorrow.cynthia sobotihttps://plus.google.com/111343119299398257282noreply@blogger.com0